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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.32, 22,735.50 and 9,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.32, 22,735.50 and 9,624.76 is: 14,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.32 : 22,735.50 = 9,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.32/22,735.50 = 9,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.32x = 22,735.50 × 9,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.32x = 218,823,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,823,730.98/15,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,427.32

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